Siira Meze
Quick answer
Siira is a refreshing meze where roasted eggplant meets yogurt and garlic. It serves as an excellent companion to main dishes when served with warm bread.
- Total time
- 25 dk
- Servings
- 4
- Calories (est.)
- ~180 kcal
- Difficulty
- kolay
siira recipe · roasted eggplant meze · yogurt meze recipes
25 dk · 4 servings · 180 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggplants
- 1 cup strained yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Half bunch fresh mint
- Salt
Method
- Pierce the eggplants with a fork and roast them in the oven or on the stovetop until tender.
- Peel the roasted eggplants and chop them finely.
- Whisk the strained yogurt, crushed garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the chopped eggplants to the yogurt mixture and gently combine.
- Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with olive oil heated with red pepper flakes, and garnish with mint leaves.
Tossing a garlic clove inside while roasting the eggplants adds a subtle smoky flavor to your meze.
FAQ
What dishes go well with Siira?
It is served as a wonderful meze alongside grilled meat, chicken, and fish dishes.
Can regular yogurt be used instead of strained yogurt?
Since regular yogurt can become watery, it is preferable to use strained yogurt or drain the liquid from normal yogurt.
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